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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.12, 143.62 and 69.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.12, 143.62 and 69.14 is: 95.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.12 : 143.62 = 69.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.12/143.62 = 69.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.12x = 143.62 × 69.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.12x = 9,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,929.89/104.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.37

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